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Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2023 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists. The tender, with the title "Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists," falls under the goods procurement category. The procurement method used was a direct procurement, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period started on 7th February 2023 and ended on 24th February 2023. The tender period concluded on 6th February 2023. The total contract value is £10,775 in GBP. The award was granted to Sylphium Molecular Ecology, and the buyer is Natural England, located in Nottingham, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialize in providing PCR equipment to engage in supplying eDNA sampling kits. Interested businesses should have the capability to deliver 350 complete eDNA sampling kits suitable for collection from pond water by citizen scientists. The contract's suitability criteria indicate a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises. Sylphium Molecular Ecology, the awarded supplier, operates at a large scale and focuses on molecular ecology. Businesses interested in similar contracts in the future should monitor Natural England's procurement activities for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of eDNA kits for pond sampling by citizen scientists

Notice Description

Supply of 350 complete eDNA sampling kits (plus extra items) suitable for collection of an eDNA sample from pond water by citizen scientists. Must contain SylphiumTM dual capsule filters for eDNA capture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55977813-4a8e-4ef9-9539-4cd8013a019c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335aecdf-8072-4360-8183-73a255bfd469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 4LA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYLPHIUM MOLECULAR ECOLOGY

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